This week the atheist Richard Dawkins is in town. You may find yourself in some “water cooler” conversations. These videos from CPX will help you think through some of the issues.

The trouble with Richard Dawkins from CPX on Vimeo.

Greg on Why is Dawkins so angry from CPX on Vimeo.

As part of the recent Annual General Meeting, the proposal was put forward to revitalise our meetings together at Macquarie Anglican by adjusting some of our service times. We would like your feedback on this proposal. It is important that you have read the Revitalising email/letter and PDF, before you answer this questionare.

At St Georges – 100 Balaclava Rd Eastwood.

• 8:30am

At St Dunstans – 114 Lovel Rd Eastwood.

• 9.15am
• 11.15am
• 6pm

To help you evaluate these changes we would like you to perform a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). By considering your opinion on these four aspects of the proposed changes, we believe we will be be able to make an informed decision.

Thankyou in advance for taking the time to fill out this form.

Members of Macquarie Anglican are encouraged to attend our Annual General Meeting. It will be a celebration of all we have done in 2009, and a look forward to what we have planned for 2010. It will be held at:

114 Lovell Rd Eastwood
7th March 2010, 2pm

All annual reports (including financial report) are available for download below. The password to open these files will be supplied by email.

2009 Annual Reports (password protected file)
2009 Finance Reports (password protected file)

2009 Nomination Form

Have you always wanted to expand your theological training, but never had the time for Full Time Study? There are many options for Theological study these, some of them even happening under our own roof, or even in your home!

PTC Stands for Preliminary Theological Certificate, and is an easy way to dig deeper in a particular area of the Bible at a reasonable pace with friends.

In Term 1 you can join the Macquarie PTC group as we complete the course “Promise to Fulfillment”. This is a study of how the Bible holds together, what its themes are, and how we understand it for ourselves today. Looking at the Big Picture overview of the Bible.

A small group meets fortnightly to study together over 10 weeks, beginning on the 14th March. This is a certificate level subject produced by Moore College and taught by Natalie Rosner. Enrollment fee is $80 (concession $50).

To enrol contact Natalie Rosner (natalie@macquarieanglican.org) before 1st March.

The Timothy Partnership is an exciting and significant new partnership between Anglican Youthworks and Presbyterian Youth. It is an online Diploma of Theology by Distance: making practical theological training accessible to every Christian, everywhere.

This unique collaboration brings together the expertise of two experienced and trusted ministry organisations to offer the best possible ministry education and formation experience for students.

The Diploma provides an introduction to Christian theology and aims to equip you with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills appropriate to Christian ministry.

For heaps more information, videos and enrolment details, contact them directly via their website.

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All are encouraged to join us for a combined service on Sunday 28th March at 114 Lovell Rd Eastwood.

9.15am-9.50am: Coffee & Croissants
9.50am-10am: Continue to meet and greet as you take your seats
10am: Combined Service with Children’s Program in Hall.
Afterwards: Join us for Lunch in the Hall.

For this combined service we are offeringLunch Boxes for Lunch at a cost of $10 each. You have a choice of a Korean Style Beef, veges, rice & miso soup OR Aussie Style BBQ Chicken, potatoe, garden salad and bread roll. Pre-ordering is essential. Please contact Lisa in the office to leave your order.

This Sunday we will be exploring Romans 13:1-7. We will be considering the Christians relationship to those in authority. Join us at 8.am, 9.45am, 5pm and 7pm to hear more. If you would like to do some more thinking about this issue before Sunday read this PDF produced by the Sydney Anglican Social Issues Executive or visit our senior ministers blog for further discussion 1, 2 , 3, 4 .

Been meaning to sign up to a Small Group? Now is the time!

Small groups are simply groups of people who meet weekly/fortnightly/monthly around some supper and the Bible. Each week they wrestle with the chosen Bible passage, seeking to let God speak through it to them and change them.

They also represent the hub of pastoral care in our church. Through our small groups we care and support each other through good times and bad.

Would you like to join a small group. Fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you ASAP.

Imagine a world without God, a world without anything after death, a world without a point. It’s a different world to the one we live in. But many people live life as though there’s nothing else, just what can be seen under the sun. Join us for a weekend as we discover what a life lived under the rule of God the Son can look like. 5000 teenagers. 4 speakers. 3 weekends. One focus. Jesus Want to know more about KYCK 2010? Watch this… For more info about KYCK goto their website. To join the group going from MAC please contact Wayne Conoulty at or Mob: 0412 082 560 or pick up an application form from the foyer.

Join us for our our final look at Romans. Consider how the Gospel changes lives. Sundays 8.am, 9.45am, 5pm and 7pm.

Come and get fit with personal trainer and fitness consultant Jason Passlow over Six Thursday Nights starting February 4th at 8pm until 9pm. We will meet at 114 Lovell Rd Eastwood. Your workout will cover the basic components of   fitness including muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

The cost is $15 per night or $60 for all six nights (save $30 and get 2 nights free!)

To make a booking contact Lisa 9805 1936 or using the form below:

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